Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal was 0.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.3%
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
31st
of 179 countries
All-time high
0.3%
in 2001
All-time low
0.0%
in 1881
Years of data
144
1881–2024
Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal in Bulgaria, 1881–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from coal in Bulgaria stood at 0.3%.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from coal in Bulgaria peaked at 0.3% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1881.
That places Bulgaria 31st out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 0.0% | — |
| 1882 | 0.0% | +91.0% |
| 1883 | 0.0% | +90.8% |
| 1884 | 0.0% | +67.3% |
| 1885 | 0.0% | +23.1% |
| 1886 | 0.0% | +17.2% |
| 1887 | 0.0% | +22.0% |
| 1888 | 0.0% | +29.8% |
| 1889 | 0.0% | +31.1% |
| 1890 | 0.0% | +28.8% |
| 1891 | 0.0% | +25.7% |
| 1892 | 0.0% | +22.9% |
| 1893 | 0.0% | +23.7% |
| 1894 | 0.0% | +23.8% |
| 1895 | 0.0% | +18.5% |
| 1896 | 0.0% | +19.0% |
| 1897 | 0.0% | +15.2% |
| 1898 | 0.0% | +17.3% |
| 1899 | 0.0% | +13.2% |
| 1900 | 0.0% | +17.5% |
| 1901 | 0.0% | +18.0% |
| 1902 | 0.0% | +11.7% |
| 1903 | 0.0% | +9.1% |
| 1904 | 0.0% | +10.9% |
| 1905 | 0.0% | +11.3% |
| 1906 | 0.0% | +7.5% |
| 1907 | 0.0% | +10.4% |
| 1908 | 0.0% | +12.9% |
| 1909 | 0.0% | +10.5% |
| 1910 | 0.0% | +9.1% |
| 1911 | 0.0% | +12.5% |
| 1912 | 0.0% | +10.0% |
| 1913 | 0.0% | +6.5% |
| 1914 | 0.0% | +11.0% |
| 1915 | 0.0% | +4.7% |
| 1916 | 0.0% | +5.5% |
| 1917 | 0.0% | +6.7% |
| 1918 | 0.0% | +8.2% |
| 1919 | 0.0% | +3.3% |
| 1920 | 0.0% | +4.4% |
| 1921 | 0.0% | +6.2% |
| 1922 | 0.0% | +6.2% |
| 1923 | 0.0% | +5.7% |
| 1924 | 0.0% | +6.3% |
| 1925 | 0.0% | +5.4% |
| 1926 | 0.0% | +4.8% |
| 1927 | 0.0% | +4.3% |
| 1928 | 0.0% | +4.9% |
| 1929 | 0.0% | +5.3% |
| 1930 | 0.0% | +4.7% |
| 1931 | 0.0% | +4.3% |
| 1932 | 0.0% | +5.2% |
| 1933 | 0.0% | +3.9% |
| 1934 | 0.0% | +3.7% |
| 1935 | 0.0% | +3.4% |
| 1936 | 0.0% | +3.0% |
| 1937 | 0.0% | +3.2% |
| 1938 | 0.0% | +3.9% |
| 1939 | 0.0% | +4.0% |
| 1940 | 0.0% | +4.6% |
| 1941 | 0.0% | +4.7% |
| 1942 | 0.0% | +5.6% |
| 1943 | 0.0% | +5.7% |
| 1944 | 0.0% | +3.3% |
| 1945 | 0.0% | +4.5% |
| 1946 | 0.0% | +3.9% |
| 1947 | 0.1% | +4.4% |
| 1948 | 0.1% | +4.1% |
| 1949 | 0.1% | +5.3% |
| 1950 | 0.1% | +3.9% |
| 1951 | 0.1% | +4.0% |
| 1952 | 0.1% | +4.6% |
| 1953 | 0.1% | +5.0% |
| 1954 | 0.1% | +5.1% |
| 1955 | 0.1% | +4.8% |
| 1956 | 0.1% | +4.7% |
| 1957 | 0.1% | +4.9% |
| 1958 | 0.1% | +5.1% |
| 1959 | 0.1% | +6.1% |
| 1960 | 0.1% | +6.3% |
| 1961 | 0.1% | +6.9% |
| 1962 | 0.1% | +7.5% |
| 1963 | 0.1% | +7.3% |
| 1964 | 0.1% | +8.2% |
| 1965 | 0.1% | +7.8% |
| 1966 | 0.1% | +7.1% |
| 1967 | 0.2% | +7.1% |
| 1968 | 0.2% | +6.8% |
| 1969 | 0.2% | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 0.2% | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 0.2% | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 0.2% | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 0.2% | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 0.2% | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 0.2% | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 0.2% | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 0.2% | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 0.2% | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 0.2% | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 0.3% | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 0.3% | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 0.3% | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 0.3% | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 0.3% | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 0.3% | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 0.3% | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 0.3% | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 0.3% | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 0.3% | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 0.3% | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 0.3% | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 0.3% | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 0.3% | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 0.3% | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 0.3% | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 0.3% | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 0.3% | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 0.3% | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 0.3% | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 0.3% | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 0.3% | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 0.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 0.3% | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 0.3% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 0.3% | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 0.3% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 0.3% | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 0.3% | -1.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 0.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0%, 5.9× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 0.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1%, 3.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | +91.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 1883 | +90.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 1884 | +67.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 1890s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More climate change data for Bulgaria
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,923 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 704.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,219 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,346 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 92.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from coal in Bulgaria?
- Share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from coal in Bulgaria was 0.3% in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3% in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1881.
- How does Bulgaria rank for share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from coal?
- Bulgaria ranks 31st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal since the first year of available data, measured as a percentage of global cumulative emissions of CO₂ from coal.